Any Good Smaller EDC XHP 70 Flashlights?

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I was wondering if there are any reasonably priced smaller EDC flashlights that use the XHP 70 LED, that is also a quality brand?

I saw Imalent has the LD70, but that has an internal battery,....so once the battery looses its ability to charge, the light is no good.

Thanks for any input.
 
I like my Emisar D1 with the XHP70.3@4k/K, 90 CRI & an orange peel reflector. I use it often as an EDC/GP light. A smooth reflector would add a bit to throw but the loss of "flood" the OP brings would hurt in my usual use. With a magnetic tail cap + pocket clip it would total about $50 today
 
I've looked around and it is a bit hard to find these. Only found one....on Ebay....but only color temp they have is 6500K. ~$75

Is that good? I'd prefer ~5000K, but not finding one of those.

Also,....it doesn't look like an XHP70 from the image on the listing:
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Found another listing,....but all they had was 1800K!!! That is going to be really orange, I'd assume.
 
3_gun, do those come with a standard battery tube?

Updated...disregard. I see the answer. Thanks for the link!
 
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Convoy is an option. With the added benefit of being able to pick from a huge selection of color temperatures.

If you don't like 21700, the XHP70 fits in the M series like the M1 or M2, and may fit in the S series like the S2+, S3 or S6 as well, though that warrants checking with Simon.
 
Thanks guys. I went ahead and decided to get something from Hank. Appreciate all the helpful advice and links. :)
 
So, I got my Emisar D1 in the mail today. Hank does some really nice work! I got the one with the basic 18650 cell.

Problem is,........it appears that this light won't accept the typical 18650 that is ~69mm in length,...but requires the flat top 65mm cell. I'm having a hard time finding one. I only see unprotected cells "harvested from new battery packs".

I pulled the cell from my Lumintop FW3A, but I'm going to need a cell for this Emisar. Suggestions? Links...if you have one?

Thank you!
 
Orion said:
Problem is,........it appears that this light won't accept an atypical 18650 that is ~69mm in length,...but requires a normal cell.
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ftfy

look at NCR18650GA – the gold standard of 18650 unless you need more current. i don't think you do, but you could ask hank if in doubt.

here is one vendor:

liionwholesale.com

Panasonic/Sanyo NCR18650GA Flat Top 10A 3500mAh 18650 Battery - Genuine - Wholesale Discount

This is an authentic Panasonic NCR18650GA (also marketed as a Sanyo NCR18650GA). It is a 3500 mAh 10 A battery and is one of the best mid-power, high-capacity batteries we offer. It competes with the LG MJ1, and is a popular choice for things like e-bike batteries and electric vehicle...
liionwholesale.com liionwholesale.com

i feel like 75% of my posts on this forum are "buy a ZL" or "buy a NCR18650GA" 🤔
 
Thanks guys!

I do have to say,...reading the warnings on these cells makes them a bit scary. Just being honest.
 
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Just keep a watchful eye on your cells, and like 3_gun said don't do anything stupid. Such as set up in middle of living room for ceiling bounce and then walk away
 
I'm very careful with things like this. They are either in the flashlight, setting by themselves, or in a Nitecore charger. I guess that's me "not doing anything stupid".
 
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